Electronic Files

We are experts in the filed of electronic file preparation. It is our responsibility to ensure that your job delivers as expected, or better. We often repair minor to major problems that we find in client-supplied files. While most fixes do not involve extra costs to the client, some do, and a small percentage result in production delays.Take a minute to examine the list below and if you need an explanation of what any of the terms used mean, or have questions about any area of desktop publishing, please call or email our Prepress department. We will do everything we can, including coming to your location, to help you prepare the best files possible.

21 common areas that may cause delays or additional expenses:

1. Images and/or graphics linked to layout file were not supplied.

2. Fonts used in layout documents were not supplied.

3. Color separations were not correct in supplied file.

4. Necessary bleeds are inadequate or absent.

5. Name, version and platform of application used to generate electronic files were not specified.

6. Laser/inkjet or PDF proofs were not provided with electronic files.

7. Page size in document is not final trim size.

8. Electronic files were uploaded through FTP site individually rather than as part of a Zip/RAR/Stuffit archive.

9. Images are below the recommended minimum resolution.

10. Linked images/graphics were renamed since layout was last saved.

11. Submitted proofs were not printed from final version.

12. Fonts have been 'stylized' by program controls in place of using correct font.

13. Images were submitted in an uncompressed format.

14. Images were not scaled to appropriate size and/or resampled to suitable resolution before placement in document.

15. Print-ready PDFs submitted in reader's spreads instead of printer's spreads.

16. Submitted laser/inkjet proofs were not printed at 100% and not indicated as reduced.

17. Font files have been renamed by client.

18. Font files were not supplied for embedded .eps files.

19. Images provided are RGB instead of CMYK, and were not indicated as such.

20. Images and/or graphics or other files were supplied in an unknown format and/or were missing a file extension.

21. Unnecessary files were supplied.